Matton (river)

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Matton
Location
CountriesBelgium and France
Physical characteristics
MouthAulnois
 • coordinates
49°38′26″N 5°09′31″E / 49.64067°N 5.15849°E / 49.64067; 5.15849Coordinates: 49°38′26″N 5°09′31″E / 49.64067°N 5.15849°E / 49.64067; 5.15849
Lengthca. 9 km (5.6 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionAulnoisChiersMeuseNorth Sea

The river Matton, also named Banel, is a small river in the departement of Ardennes, France. Its uppermost part lies on the border between Belgium and France. It is a tributary of the river Aulnois, joining it at Carignan, also in the Ardennes. The Matton runs from north-east to south-west, passing through the two communes of Matton-et-Clémency and Carignan.[1] Its length in France is 7.9 km (4.9 mi).[2]

References[]

  1. ^ Géoportail France - Institut national de l'information géographique et forestière (IGN). "Géoportail" (in French). Retrieved 11 November 2018.
  2. ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - Ruisseau de Matton (B4640550)".
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